The meaning of Preoccupied

adjective

Likely to forget things, esp. because you do not give your attention to what is happening

verb

Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

Usage examples:

Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

verb

To take in a liquid, gas, or chemical

Usage examples:

The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well., fig. the country has absorbed mill…

verb

If an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost

Usage examples:

The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next…

adjective

Lacking concentration on what is happening around one.

Usage examples:

She seemed abstracted and unaware of her surroundings

verb

Consider something theoretically or separately from (something else).

Usage examples:

To abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism

adjective

Not giving attention to what is happening around you because you are thinking about something else

Usage examples:

He gave her an abstracted glance, then returned to his book.

adjective

Engaged in or showing deep thought about something that makes one sad, angry, or worried.

Usage examples:

He stared with brooding eyes

verb

Think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried.

Usage examples:

She had brooded over the subject a thousand times

adjective

Feeling sad, worried or angry for a long time

Usage examples:

Her films have a brooding atmosphere.

verb

Relate to; be about.

Usage examples:

The story concerns a friend of mine

noun

Anxiety; worry.

Usage examples:

Carole gazed at her with concern

verb

To trouble someone with feelings of anxiety; worry

Usage examples:

The loss didn’t bother him, but his team’s confidence concerns him., this is an issue that should c…

adjective

Worried, troubled, or anxious.

Usage examples:

The villagers are concerned about burglaries

verb

Relate to; be about.

Usage examples:

The story concerns a friend of mine

adjective

Unable to concentrate because one is preoccupied by something worrying or unpleasant.

Usage examples:

Charlotte seemed too distracted to give him much attention

verb

Prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.

Usage examples:

Don't allow noise to distract you from your work

adjective

Nervous or confused because you are worried about something

Usage examples:

Tania seems very distracted at the moment - i think she's worried about her brother.

adjective

Distracted or absent-minded.

Usage examples:

He seemed oddly distrait

verb

Have power and influence over.

Usage examples:

The company dominates the market for operating system software

verb

Be in control

verb

To have control over a place or a person, or to be the most important person or thing

Usage examples:

[ t ] it was the story that dominated the headlines this week., [ t ] the rams dominated the footba…

verb

Absorb all the attention or interest of.

Usage examples:

They seemed to be engrossed in conversation

verb

If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention

Usage examples:

What is it about harry potter that so engrosses children?

adjective

Showing a reckless lack of care or attention.

Usage examples:

‘elaine!’ she shouted, heedless of attracting unwanted attention

adjective

Not giving attention to a risk or difficulty

Usage examples:

Heedless of the hurricane warnings, they took the small boat out into open water.

adjective

Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Usage examples:

She became absorbed, oblivious to the passage of time

adjective

Not aware of or not noticing something, esp. what is happening around you

Usage examples:

She was often oblivious to the potential consequences of her actions.

verb

Preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent.

Usage examples:

He was obsessed with the idea of revenge

adjective

Unable to stop thinking about something

Usage examples:

The kids are obsessed with video games., she is obsessive about punctuality., sue exercises obsessi…

adjective

Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

Usage examples:

A pensive mood

adjective

Quiet and thinking seriously

Usage examples:

James was more pensive than usual., he gazed pensively out the window.